Investing in the Region's Future

The Prosperity Eastern Iowa Region offers a wide range of financial incentives, loan programs, grants, and business support services to help start and grow businesses.

In addition to the strong private-sector financial community, there is a solid network of economic development agencies that offer numerous choices and opportunities for growing and expanding businesses, as well as for entrepreneurs.

Business Development Financial Assistance

SBA 504 Loan Program
The SBA 504 Loan Program is the Small Business Administration's economic development financing program that helps American small businesses grow while benefiting communities through tax base expansion, business growth, and job creation. Loans are available for all types of small, for-profit businesses to purchase and/or renovate capital assets including land, buildings, and equipment.
Your Resource: E.C.I.A. Business Growth, Inc.

Revolving Loan Funds (RLF)
The RLFs are targeted primarily for the purchase of equipment. The objectives of the programs are private sector job creation and capital formation for expansion or start-up projects. The RLFs feature below-market interest rates, filling financial gaps, and leveraging private sector funds. Requirements vary among funds.
Your Resource: E.C.I.A. Business Growth, Inc.

State of Iowa Financial Tools for Existing Businesses
The Iowa Values Fund assists Iowa companies to expand, as well as attraact new businesses to the state. A wide variety of business development programs are available through the Iowa Values Fund.
Your Resource: Iowa Department of Economic Development
Additional Resource: Iowa Department of Economic Development
Application Assistance: E.C.I.A. Business Growth, Inc.

State of Iowa Financial Tools for New Businesses
It's your business but don't think you have to go it alone. Many financial assistance programs exist to get your business the capital it needs. Funds may be available from state-sponsored programs, individual investors, or other sources.
Your Resource: Iowa Department of Economic Development

Northeast Iowa Business Accelerator
Building community wealth and employment is the mission of the Northeast Iowa Business Accelerator (BusAccel). BusAccel provides advisory services and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs, angel investors, strategic institutional investors, developers, vendors of professional services, financial services firms, community development organizations and local governments in the northeastern Iowa area.
Your Resource: Northeast Iowa Business Accelerator

MyEntre.Net
Resources for Iowa entrepreneurs including webinars, sales opportunities, additional financial resources, and sample business plans and recent articles.
Your Resource: MyEntre.Net

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